Bukkake Udon

Bukkake udon is a Japanese noodle dish with savory broth and various toppings. Try this easy dish if you're in the mood for something tasty yet light!

Enjoy the classic flavors of Japan with Bukkake Udon! This noodle dish is famous for its delicious taste and simple preparation.

Perfect for when you're looking for something light yet flavorful - give this Japanese staple a try today!

This recipe is for you if:
• You love Japanese udon noodles.
• You want to make simple udon noodle dish.
• You are looking for bukkake udon recipe.

Let me walk you through the ingredients and the instructions. If you want to check the recipe, jump to the recipe. Let's get started!

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• About this recipe
• What is Bukkake Udon?
• 📋 Ingredients
• Where to buy Japanese ingredients
• 🔪Instructions
• Helpful tips
• How to Eat Bukkake Udon
• Variety of Japanese udon noodle recipes
• Thanks For Stopping By
• 📖 Recipe
• Bukkake Udon

About this recipe

• Bukkake udon noodles
•  A light and refreshing dish
• Japanese ingredients explained
• The topping variations

What is Bukkake Udon?

Bukkake udon is a Japanese noodle dish that originated in Okayama prefecture and is also popular local food in Kagawa prefecture. It is considered a relatively new dish compared to other traditional noodle dishes.

Bukkake Udon is served with a rich sauce and topped with various ingredients such as egg, green onion, and grated ginger. It's done both cold udon and hot.

The word bukkake refers to "splashed" or "poured" and comes from the serving style of this noodle dish, where the soup is poured over the noodles.

Furuichi is a famous restaurant as the birthplace of Bukkake udon. If you want to enjoy the authentic taste, please come visit Japan!

📋 Ingredients

Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).

• Udon noodles - Dried, fresh, or frozen udon noodles are available at grocery stores. I use frozen udon noodles in this recipe.
• Mentsuyu - It's a multipurpose noodle soup base with a savory flavor made from dashi broth (Japanese soup stock), mirin, and soy sauce. I use store-bought one in this recipe.
• The toppings of your choice - I picked raw egg, ginger, green onions, and sesame seeds.

See more details for each in the following.

Udon Noodles

Udon noodles, the classic Japanese noodle made with wheat flour and water, are a staple of Japanese cooking. These thick and white noodles have a chewy texture and can be enjoyed both hot and cold.

You can find it dried, fresh, and frozen noodles at a store. Frozen ones are my go-to - they're handy to stock in the freezer.

Mentsuyu (Noodle soup base)

Mentsuyu is a concentrated soup base used in Japanese cuisine to make various noodle soups, including udon and soba. It is made from a mixture of dashi (soup broth), soy sauce, and mirin (sweet rice wine).

For those short on time, store-bought mentsuyu is an easy way. I always keep one in my fridge as this versatile sauce is perfect for cooking various Japanese dishes. I use store-bought one in this recipe.

The instructions on the bottle will usually specify how much water to add, as the ratio can vary depending on the product.

Homemade mentsuyu

You can find my recipe below if you want to make homemade mentsuyu.

Variety of Toppings

These are popular toppings for bukkake udon in Japan, and they can help enhance the flavor and add a unique touch to the dish. Feel free to experiment with combinations and find the ones you like best!

• Egg (raw egg, half-boiled egg, or boiled egg)
• Grated fresh ginger
• Green onions (or scallions, chives, spring onions)
• Tempura flakes (bits of fried batter), Tempura
• Daikon oroshi (Grated Japanese radish)
• Sesame seeds
• Lemon
• Wasabi (Japanese horseradish)

Where to buy Japanese ingredients

If you live in the US, you can find Japanese ingredients in the list below.

• Japanese grocery stores: Mitsuwa marketplace, Marukai
• Asian grocery stores
• Whole foods market
• Health food stores
• Online stores: Instacart, Walmart, Amazon

🔪Instructions

Let e show you how to make it! Click here to watch the recipe video.

1. Prepare topping - Chop green onions.
2. Prepare topping - Grate ginger.
3. Boil udon noodles in a large pan.
4. Drain and quickly rinse under running cold water.
5. Make the sauce - Dilute mentsuyu with water.
6. Put the noodles in a serving bowl, pour the sauce, and add toppings.

Here you go! This one is a cold version, but if you prefer it warm, heat the sauce before serving it over the noodles for a cozy meal. I hope you will enjoy both ways!

Helpful tips

• Mentsuyu - The instructions on the bottle will usually specify how much water to add, as the ratio can vary depending on the product.
• Udon noodle cooking time - typically takes a couple of minutes to cook frozen udon noodles and around 10 minutes or more for fresh or dried udon noodles. The cooking time can vary depending on the type and brand of udon noodles, so please follow the package instructions.

Vegan Adaptable

Mentsuyu is typically made from katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), which is unsuitable for a vegan diet.

However, you can substitute it with dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu seaweed to make a vegan-friendly sauce, which can be a good alternative for those following a vegan diet or who prefer plant-based options. 

Click here to find out more about mentsuyu.

How to Eat Bukkake Udon

Break the egg, mix everything, and enjoy with chopsticks! Japanese people like to slurp the noodles for added flavor and to show appreciation for the dish (It's ok to slurp noodles in Japanese culture).

Variety of Japanese udon noodle recipes

There are many udon recipes that you can try, from chilled udon noodles to hot soup. Find more below and enjoy these chewy noodles!

Thanks For Stopping By

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Chef JA Cooks is a Japanese food blog that shares simple and healthy Japanese home cooking recipes, including vegan and vegetarian. From traditional Japanese recipes to modern recipes with step-by-step instructions.

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